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Chapter 6
Certify Networks
Purpose
Some users are not concerned about whether the tested cabling complies with
cabling standard performance requirements, but rather are interested in directly
surveying their cabling for compatibility with popular network applications,
such as Ethernet (at various speeds) and ATM.
Whereas cabling performance standards attempt to be application-neutral, and
consequently to take into account the requirements of many applications, the
Certify Network test profiles implemented in the WireScope 350 are specific to
the requirements of each network application interface.
By running a certify network test, you can determine whether the tested cabling
run can successfully support the selected network application(s).
Operation
You can either run the Certify Network test profiles as part of the autotest
function (setting this up is described in chapter 4) or separately using the Certify
Networks test function.
To run the Certify Networks function independently, press the Certify
Networks button on the main menu screen.
The certify networks setup screen appears. You can directly select which
network applications to certify the cabling for by checking the appropriate boxes
in this screen.
The “Other” Category encompasses a variety of legacy applications. If you
select this option, the WireScope 350 will analyze the cabling for compatibility
with all of these legacy applications.